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Brunton Boatyard Hotel lies on a quite harbour-front, in the heart of Fort Cochin. It is a smart white-washed colonial-style building with sloping red-tiled roofs. The grand lobby is accented by punkahs, traditional Portuguese fans and decorated with a unique collection of seafaring artefacts; antique navigational instruments and ancient maps. The high arched wooden ceiling and terracotta floors tell the story of Brunton Boatyard’s colonial heritage.
The hotel’s 26 rooms are huge and sea facing and many a happy afternoon were spent sitting on the balcony overlooking the busy harbour. I love the way the rooms maintain their character with high four poster beds and old wooden window blinds. Rich woods and crisp linens accent the rooms, reminiscent of the sails and planks of ships. The bathroom is spacious with a separate glass shower and the generous window-side bath, overlooks the Arabian Sea. The four Harbour Suites are elegantly appointed with colonial-era antiques.
Brunton Boatyard Hotel’s History restaurant specialises in local and Anglo-Indian cuisine. Its signature dishes extend from Syria and Goa to the Indian ‘First Class Railway Mutton Curry’. While the Terrace Grill specialises in fresh seafood. The stunning swimming pool located in front of the hotel overlooks the sea. In the surrounds are numerous cultural sights of Fort Cochin or take a longer walk to the riverside lined with Cochin's famous picture-postcard Chinese fishing nets.
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Location Brunton Boatyard is located at the northern edge of Fort Cochin, within easy walking distance of major sights in the heart of the old city.
Getting There Cochin is the nearest airport to Brunton Boatyard, connected by domestic airlines with major Indian cities. You can also fly direct to Cochin International Airport (COK). The Brunton Boatyard Hotel is 42 km from the airport and the drive takes around 50-minutes.
When to go The best time to travel to Kerala is between November and March when temperatures are ideal for the beach and backwaters, while the hills offer a cooler alternative. Summer is hot and humid. June brings in the monsoon season that lasts up to mid-August but it's supposed to be the best time for ayurvedic treatments. During August and September, the temperatures are cooler and it is time for Onam festival. There can be a little rain in the night in October and November.
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